Job summary
- Main area
- Taplins
- Grade
- Band 2
- Contract
- Permanent
- Hours
- Full time
- Part time
- Job ref
- 188-THQ1-0088a
- Employer
- University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- Western Community Hospital
- Town
- Southampton
- Salary
- £22,383 per annum pro rota
- Closing
- 16/07/2024 23:59
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Kitchen Assistant
Band 2
Job overview
University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust is delighted to offer a fantastic opportunity to work with us at our Taplins Nursery as a Kitchen Assistant.
Please see below for detailed job description of the role.
Main duties of the job
Are you an organised and proactive individual eager to make a real difference in a friendly and welcoming environment? If so, we are looking for an enthusiastic Kitchen Assistant to join our team!
Our nurseries are open Monday to Friday from 7 am to 6:30 pm. The successful candidate will typically work shifts from 9:15 am to 5:15 pm and will have weekends and bank holidays off.
Join us and be part of a team that values your contribution and supports your growth. Apply now to make a positive impact in our nurturing community!
Working for our organisation
As one of the largest acute teaching Trusts in England, we offer learning and development opportunities to help you achieve the career you aspire to. UHS is rated ‘Good’ by the CQC and in the latest national NHS Staff Survey, we were in the top 10 acute trusts for staff engagement and for staff recommending the hospital as a place to work or receive care.
All non-clinical roles may involve a mixture of on site and remote working, Specific details and flexible working options can be discussed as part of the interview process. UHS employees are able to access a range of NHS discounts, are entitled to a minimum of 35 days paid holiday (pro rata), and we offer a generous pension scheme.
Southampton is an attractive place to live and work situated on the south coast, with an international airport and direct trains to London. The New Forest National Park and beaches of the Jurassic coast are also right on our doorstep. The city offers living costs 20% lower than London and 14 schools rated outstanding by Ofsted.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Main Responsibilities
- Work as part of a welcoming and supportive team meeting the needs of small groups of children.
- Organised and proactive- this is a busy role.
- Prepare snacks, clear/ wash up after meals, and serve food provided by our caterers.
- Use our supply systems to order meals and provisions
Please note, this role does not involve cooking. At times, the role will involve lone-working within the kitchen.
What we are looking for
- You’ll need to be calm and organised.
- You’ll need to be committed and reliable.
- We are a busy service and team working is essential to meet each child’s needs, so you’ll need to be ready to work closely with others.
- Good attention to detail to ensure children who have allergies receive the correct food.
If this is you, we’d love to meet you!
Person specification
Qualifications / training required
Essential criteria
- Basic literacy and numeracy skills including clear verbal communication skills
- Willingness to complete food hygiene qualification/ allergy awareness training asap (if not already held).
- Evidence of willingness to keep training updated
Desirable criteria
- Existing food hygiene qualification
- Existing allergy awareness training completed.
Previous or relevant experience necessary
Essential criteria
- Working in a team environment
Desirable criteria
- Food preparation and handling experience
Values and Behaviours
Essential criteria
- Patients First
- Always Improving
- Working Together
Applicant requirements
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
Documents to download
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- Anna Rixon
- Job title
- Senior Nursery Manager
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Telephone number
- 07795 685987
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